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Introduction to Teaching and Learning @ HKU

Introduction to Teaching and Learning @ HKU
Organized by Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC)

Date: 6th September 2024 (Friday)
Time: 9:00am - 12:15pm
Venue: Learning Lab (RRS321 & RRS322, 3/F, Run Run Shaw Building, Main Campus, HKU)*

* Note
The Introduction to Teaching and Learning @ HKU will be conducted via Zoom if

  • The Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is in effect or
  • The Black Rainstorm Signal is in effect or
  • There are other severe weather conditions
  • For participants who do not receive the Zoom details, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Canice Mok at tsmok@hku.hk.

    This half-day foundation programme aims at providing new staff with a better understanding of the teaching and learning context at HKU. The participants will hear from leading senior academics in the areas of strategic importance to the University: the 4-year undergraduate curriculum reform, the common core curriculum, e-learning, English as a medium of instruction, the demography and culture of HKU students, the academic advising, and the teaching and learning supporting centre (Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre).

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    This programme will be offered during Semester 1, 2024-25 as follows:

    Tentative Programme rundown:

    Time Rundown
    9:00 – 9:05 Introduction
    Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre (TALIC)
    9:05 – 9:25 Teaching and Learning at HKU
    Professor Ian Holliday, Vice-President (Teaching and Learning)
    9:25 – 9:45 TALIC’s Support System for Professional Development and Curriculum Enhancement
    Dr. Jannie Roed, Director, TALIC
    9:45 – 10:05 Unleashing Learning: Teaching in the Common Core
    Professor Julian Tanner, Director, Common Core
    10:05 – 10:20 E-learning Opportunities at HKU
    Dr. Leon Lei, Senior E-Learning Technologist, TALIC
    10:20 – 10:30 Introduction of Moodle Learning Management System for Staff
    Ms. Ada Yau, Information Technology Services (ITS)
    10:30 – 10:40 Advising as Teaching
    Mr. Nelson Chau, Administrative Assistant, Academic Advising and Scholarships Office
    10:40 – 10:55 Break
    10:55 – 11:20 English as a Medium of Instruction: Implications for Teaching and Learning
    Dr. Clive Lee, Executive Director, Centre for Applied English Studies
    Dr. Miranda Legg, Associate Director, Centre for Applied English Studies
    11:20 – 11:45 Understanding Your Learners – Student Profile and Challenges
    Professor Samson Tse, Dean of Student Affairs, Centre of Development and Resources for Students
    11:45 – 12:10 Data Speak: Course and Programme Evaluations
    Dr. Maggie Zhao, Assistant Director, TALIC
    12:10 – 12:15 Wrap up and Evaluation
    TALIC

    For information on registration, please contact:
    Ms. Canice Mok, TALIC
    Phone: 3917 6069; Email: tsmok@hku.hk​



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